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Impression of the 2011 International Overland Travel Event in Mendig, Germany - called Willys Treffen. This year even more participants are expected. Have a look at the scene in 2011.
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2011 International Overland Travel event - Willys Treffen
Submitted by Nomad on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 21:32Greek Lighthouse on Cape 1000 miles
Submitted by Nomad on Sun, 08/19/2012 - 09:37 |
Greece has a lot of shoreline – lighthouses are found everywhere along the coast. Here’s an example of a neat little lighthouse on a cape with peculiar name – 1000 Miles – or “Chiliomili”. It’s built in 1890 and located in the Skarfeia region in Central Greece, have a look.
Location
Anteros Lighthouse on Cape 1000 miles
38° 51' 5.418" N, 22° 41' 47.5512" E
Free WIFI internet in Greece
Submitted by Nomad on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 13:29 |
The bigger cities in Greece often offer Free internet through a number of WIFI hotspots located throughout the municipality area. Anyone can connect for free to the internet when near a WIFI hotspot. An impression of two community WIFI hotspots in Greece and WIFI equipment to connect over a larger distance.
Location
Lamia hotspot at local gas station with parking
38° 52' 11.7984" N, 22° 21' 47.5452" E
Ferry to Greece from Italy, Ancona
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 08:36 |
Going to Greece by ferry from Italy is extremely popular among Europeans.
Location
Ancona Ferries Terminal in Ancona, Italy
43° 36' 46.0512" N, 13° 30' 0.1836" E
Where are they ?
Submitted by Nomad on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 14:13
This is the latest mapped location update. Usually this is were we parked the truck for a night or so.
Location
On the move - 2012 - see the map for last location. -
38° 47' 20.148" N, 22° 45' 21.024" E
Google Earth Map update notifications
Submitted by Nomad on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 10:23 |
Google Earth is a great travel tool for exploring routes and regions using satellite imagery. Recently Google released a notification tool for tracking Google Earth map updates. Have a look;
Granja Amareleja Portuguese Wine
Submitted by Nomad on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 13:42 |
Granja Amareleja is a Portuguese wine from Mourão in the southern Alentejo province. A region known for its hot and arid climate - giving the Granja Amareleja wine it's destinct taste. Have a look;
Location
Mourão Municipality - Portugal
38° 23' 5.37" N, 7° 20' 47.76" W
Airfield for ultralight aircrafts in Alentejo, Portugal
Submitted by Nomad on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 16:57 |
Portugal has quite a few rural airfields for ultralight aircrafts and remote controlled airplanes (UAV, Drones). Since October 2009 there is a new ultralight airfield near the biggest reservoir lake in Portugal. An impression of the airstrip just outside Campinho village in the southern Alentejo province.
Location
Ultralight airfield in Alentejo province in Portugal
38° 21' 26.0316" N, 7° 27' 56.9592" W
